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The Councillors and Officers of West Berkshire Council are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family.
In this bulletin you can read our tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and more about how you can share your memories and pay your tribute.
The Chairman of West Berkshire Council, Councillor Rick Jones, has paid the following tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
"We send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Her Majesty was admired by a great many people for a lifetime of public service to this country and the people she represented. In West Berkshire, and across the country, we respected her steadfast dedication to her calling and we join the Royal Family in mourning her passing today.
"Here in the Royal County of Berkshire we felt a particular affinity for Her Majesty. As someone with a passion for horses she would often visit Newbury to watch the racing. That she was able to enjoy this interest on our doorstep is something we can take pride and some solace in today."
Books of Condolence
 Books of Condolence are available at locations across the district for anyone wanting to write a message of condolence. They can be found here:
Unless otherwise stated, Books of Condolence will be available during normal opening hours.
*At Shaw House, the Book of Condolence will be available between 11am and 4pm at weekends, and between 9am and 5.30pm on Mondays to Fridays.
Books of Condolence will be kept by West Berkshire Council as a historical record of this national event.
An e-book of condolence on the Royal Family website is also available if you would prefer to pay your respects online.
Laying Flowers
If you want to lay some flowers in memory of Her Majesty please do so outside Newbury Town Hall in Market Place, Newbury. Cards can be left with the flowers but we would ask you not to include plastic wrapping with the flowers. Please don't bring candles or other items.
In the interests of safety please come and place your tribute during the day. Stewards may be on hand to supervise the tribute and provide assistance to members of the public.
Earlier today Vice Chairman of West Berkshire Council, Councillor Alan Law, was the first person to sign the Book of Condolence at our Market Street offices in Newbury. Councillor Law was then followed by the Leader of West Berkshire Council, Councillor Lynne Doherty and Chief Executive, Nigel Lynn.
Also in attendance were Councillor Carolyn Culver and also the Mayor of Newbury Town Council, Councillor Gary Norman.
 Alan Law, Vice Chairman of West Berkshire Council, signs the Book of Condolence
After signing the Book of Condolence the group then walked over to the Market Place to lay flowers in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
 Lynne Doherty, Council Leader, lays flowers in Market Place, Newbury
The official announcement of the new King will be read from 2pm on Sunday (11 September).
The proclamation will be read by the Chairman of West Berkshire Council, Cllr Rick Jones, in Market Place in Newbury.
Members of the public are invited to attend the reading, which will be attended by local dignitaries and will last 10-15 minutes.
Also participating in the event will be Mr Paul Dick OBE, Deputy Lord Lieutenant and Cllr Gary Norman, Mayor of Newbury Town Council.
The national proclamation will be read on Saturday 10 September.
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